title: The use of spiked plastic washers in the repair of avulsed ligaments.
abstract: This paper illustrates the use of spiked plastic washers and A.O. compression screws in the repair of ligaments which have been avulsed from their bony origins. The technique is simple and some examples are described.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010969:Plastics; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics; D012117:Resins, Synthetic